Some books don’t knock on the door. They sit beside you quietly, as if they already know your story.
One such soulful beauty is poet Manju Srivastava’s From Ashes To Poetry. It simply opens its heart—and somehow, you find yours opening too.
This book doesn’t dwell on pain; it gently shows how pain passes through you. The poems are crafted with care, because who knows the weight of words better than a poet?
Manju’s voice is gentle but steady. There is no drama here, no shouting grief, no forced optimism. Just honesty—the kind that comes when you have stopped explaining yourself to the world and started listening to yourself instead.
What I loved most is the simplicity. These poems don’t hide behind decorative language. They speak plainly, almost softly, yet leave a deep imprint. They touch on loss, resilience, womanhood, emotional fatigue, and rebuilding—but without turning any of it into spectacle. You sense that the poet has lived these lines before writing them.
The poems resonate so deeply that you start imagining each word written in it. They embrace your insecurities and hesitations, bringing instant comfort. The poetry in this book is so heartwarming that it becomes a place where broken pieces are not rushed into becoming whole again.
This collection is meant to be read slowly. You mark pages. You pause. You return. Because it does not demand your attention—it earns your trust.
Manju Srivastava shows us that ashes are not the end of the story. Sometimes, they are where the truest words come from.
This book is for anyone who has lost something quietly—and for those who have learned, even then, to keep writing themselves back to life.
About the Author: Manju Srivastava is a Pune-based content writer with experience across diverse formats and genres. She seamlessly blends clarity and creativity in her work, crafting engaging content that inspires, connects, and leaves a lasting impact on readers. Beyond her professional work, she loves exploring various topics to write thought-provoking blogs and poems. As a mother to a 13-year-old, she often draws inspiration from real-life experiences. Whether writing about technology, human connections, or parenting, her goal is to inform, inspire, and ignite meaningful conversation.
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– Avni Katakkar
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Avni Katakkar is a technologist by qualification and a writer by passion. She is an avid reader and a poet at heart. Avni is a freelance content writer and a professionally acclaimed storyteller. She is recognized and celebrated as a storyteller by the renowned IIT Bombay.
Founder Member, Host & Social Media Specialist at StoryScrapers, Avni combines her love for technology and storytelling to create engaging content that resonates with readers and aspiring writers alike.
